Aaron Judge

Aaron Judge: MLB Outfielder for the New York Yankees

Early Life and Professional Debut

Aaron James Judge, born on April 26, 1992, is a professional baseball outfielder for the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Fast Facts

* Name: Aaron James Judge * Birthdate: April 26, 1992 * Position: Outfielder * Team: New York Yankees * Rookie Status: Debuted in 2016

Major League Career

Judge made his MLB debut with the Yankees in 2016 and quickly emerged as a force. In his first full season, he won the American League Rookie of the Year Award and set a rookie record with 52 home runs.

62nd Home Run and Breaking the Record

On October 4, 2022, Judge hit his 62nd home run of the season, breaking Roger Maris' American League single-season home run record set in 1961. Judge achieved this milestone with a 1-1 slider from Texas Rangers right-hander Jesús Tinoco.

Additional Information

For more information about Aaron Judge, visit the following resources: * [Yankees.com: Aaron Judge](https://www.mlb.com/yankees/players/aaron-judge-596322) * [ESPN: Aaron Judge](https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/33762/aaron-judge) * [Baseball Reference: Aaron Judge](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/j/judgeaa01.shtml)